If you’re approaching retirement or you’ve just recently retired, you’ve likely started looking into your future accommodation options. If you can’t decide between a house and an apartment, here are three reasons you may wish to opt for the smaller space.

1. Smaller = less clutter
Family photographs and special items you’ve bought or been gifted over the years are what make a house a home. But, there comes a point when having too many things in your space can trigger stress. Psychologytoday.com lists several reasons this can happen, including:

• Clutter overloads the brain with visual, olfactory and tactile stimuli, so that our senses are forced to work overtime.
• It sends the message to the brain that there is still work to be done.
• Clutter causes anxiety as the brain is constantly reminded about the effort that is required to sort it out.
• It causes frustration as we are unable to find things we need in a hurry.

One of the biggest benefits of choosing a smaller living space is that there’s less space for clutter, which ultimately means a less stressed you.

2. Smaller = less work
The less area you have to live in, the less area you have to keep clean and tidy. And that means you’ll have more time to spend doing the things you love – reading, catching up on your favourite series, walking your dog, playing cards with friends etc.

3. Smaller = cheaper
And we’re not only talking about the purchase price (although that’s a benefit too). Living in a smaller space means you’ll need less electricity to keep the lights on and to ensure that your space is warm in winter and cool in summer – good news for the environment, too!

Thinking about downsizing?
If you’re keen to simplify your life, why not consider an apartment in an Evergreen Lifestyle Village? These well-appointed spaces are carefully designed to ensure that you’ll always be able to move around them effortlessly, in spite of their smaller footprint.

If you’d like to find out more about apartment living at any one of our villages, call Sharon on 087 808 7000 or email us at info@evergreenlifestyle.co.za.